Show marks Mesa Verde milestone
Mesa Verde National Park and the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College are opening a major exhibit to commemorate the park’s 100th birthday from 5 to 7 tonight at the center.
The exhibit, which can be viewed from 1 to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday through Oct. 29, features sections on archaeology, rock art, Navajo masonry, fire, park ranger life, ancient and contemporary pottery, tourism and other topics spanning the park’s centennial and 10,000 years of human habitation in the Four Corners. Tonight’s reception will feature an Indian choir and remarks by college president Brad Bartel.
The center is also offering the Mesa Verde Lecture Series. For more information on the series and centennial activities throughout the year, call 970-247-7456 or visit swcenter.fortlewis.edu or www.nps.gov/meve/home.htm.
Asian-themed art sought for fest
The Aurora Asian/Pacific Community Partnership seeks artists who have Asian-themed works in their portfolio for an art exhibit in conjunction with the Ninth Aurora Asian Film Festival in June.
Submissions from Asian artists are strongly encouraged, but not required, as long as an Asian theme/depiction is in the artwork itself.
The exhibit will be displayed from May 13 through June 6 at The Other Side Arts, 1400 Dallas St. Contact the Aurora Asian/Pacific Community Partnership at 303-326-8695 for more information.
Submit photos of artwork, and include artist contact information, to Aurora Asian/Pacific Community Partnership, 9801 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 200, Aurora, CO 80010-2154 or e-mail fanderso@auroragov.org. Submissions are due by April 17.
Selected artists will be notified by April 21. Selected artwork is due no later than May 9.
